CVE-2023-1961 SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 8 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the System Name field in the admin panel, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1961?

CVE-2023-1961 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store, published on 8 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/?page=system_info. The manipulation of the argument System Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225348.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Online Computer and Laptop Store.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-1961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wjr-3cjr-5pfq.